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Overview |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Location | Itta Bena, MS | Randolph Center, VT | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,879 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #994 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mvsu.edu | vtc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,394 | $14,712 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,394 | $28,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,112 | $12,404 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,598 | $19,426 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,961 | $9,660 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 97% |
Admission |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,436 | 930 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 463 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8% | 49.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/22 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,336 | $16,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $303 | $165 |
Diversity |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mississippi Valley State University | Vermont Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi Valley State University is larger than than Vermont Tech based on total student enrollment (1,879 students vs. 1,414 students)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mississippi Valley State University or Vermont Tech?
- Vermont Technical College is 99% more expensive to attend than Mississippi Valley State University for in-state tuition ($14,712.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.4% higher at Vermont Tech than Mississippi Valley State University ($28,128.00 vs. $7,394.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi Valley State University than Vermont Tech ($11,598 vs. $19,426)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi Valley State University are 52.9% lower than costs at Vermont Technical College ($8,112 vs. $12,404)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vermont Technical College than Mississippi Valley State University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mississippi Valley State University students is 3.1% larger than aid received Vermont Technical College ($9,961 vs. $9,660)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mississippi Valley State University or Vermont Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vermont Tech or Mississippi Valley State University .
- Accepted freshman Vermont Tech students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Mississippi Valley State University (2.9)
- Mississippi Valley State University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Vermont Tech (49.8%)
Mississippi Valley State University vs. Vermont Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mississippi Valley State University or Vermont Tech? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Vermont Tech and Mississippi Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Vermont Tech is higher than Mississippi Valley State University (39% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Vermont Technical College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Mississippi Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $26,600)
- Vermont Technical College students graduate with a $13,286 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($16,050 vs. $29,336)
- Vermont Tech graduates are paying $138 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi Valley State University graduates. ($165 vs. $303)
- More Vermont Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/